[–] occassionally 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I mean - correlation does not necessarily mean causation.
[–] derram 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Gun Control is Why Chicago Murder Rates Are Skyrocketing
'While they have mostly targeted so called “assault weapons,” proponents of gun control have also sought to further limit handguns. '
'In the wake of Sandy Hook, many people have called for increased gun control. '
'Any gun deaths are a tragedy, but restricting gun possession does not prevent them. '
'Chicago has some of the strictest gun control laws in the country. '
'Proponents of gun control have their heart in the right place. '
[–] Mathurin1911 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Gun control has no affect on crime, except to make some of those crimes involve firearms less, much the same way we see less assaults by bullwhip today. Thats not crime reduction, its remediation.
The high crime of Chicago has many causes, one major one being the war on drugs and the gangs that get funding from running drugs. This contraband is what funds their gun purchases and gives them reason to fight to the death over turf.
Youth gangs have always been a part of major cities, and they have fought over turf for generations, they just generally didnt feel the need to kill eachother until prohibition made it worthwhile.
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[–] Fitblue 1 point 2 points 3 points (+3|-1) ago
I think you missed the point entirely. The left has the premise that strict gun laws will prevent gun violence. This is obviously not true since Chicago has strict laws and high gun violence.
It is as you said, gang violence is the problem. Not guns.
[–] newoldwave 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
Chicago has their own kind of gun control where blacks control the guns.
[–] DrShafty 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Violent crimes are high in gatherings of pavement apes.